themes

Presentation themes are grouped into four categories, bearing in mind the focus of the conference on iPads, other mobile devices platforms, and engagement in higher education. A description of each category and possible content suggestions are below. If you have further questions or suggestions, or are unsure which category your presentation might fit, feel free to contact Jeff Boehm at j.boehm@bathspa.ac.uk.

Pedagogy & Instruction

This category covers the use of mobile technologies to enhance student learning and engagement on any level, from primary school to graduate and post-graduate studies.

Papers and presentations in this category could include the use of theory in mobile technology research, a comparison of research methods, innovative approaches to research, ethical considerations in research, and challenges with conducting research using mobile technologies.

Empirical research on the instructional use of mobile devices

Case studies on the instructional use of mobile devices

Action research with mobile devices

Pilot projects

Research in App creation

Emerging Mobile Technologies

Topics in this category could address newer mobile technologies, including both devices and apps. These sessions could be more informative rather than research-based, and could include less formal experiences using new technologies.

Evaluation of iPads and other mobile devices

Mobile creativity tools

Enabling flexible learning

Virtuality

App production

Augmented Reality

Immersive environments

Culture, Policy & Ethics

Culture – defined in the broad disciplines of sociology, anthropology and psychology; Policy – defined in terms of administration in the adaptation of mobile technologies or the study of explicit and implicit actions reflected in a learning environment/institution; Ethics – ethical considerations of mobile technology, including but not limited to areas such as privacy, permission and security.